Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it is March 2024. Speaking of the former basketball star Yao Ming, his appearance has changed greatly, and he is far from the heroic court bully he was back then.

Many years after retiring, Yao Ming's weight soared to nearly 400 pounds, and his previous tall and strong figure was gone. His broad shoulders were covered with fat, and his waist was wrapped tightly in circles of fat, making it difficult to even walk.

In stark contrast to it, his wife Ye Li's petite and delicate figure is the figure. 41-year-old Ye Li, young and beautiful, has a dusty temperament, and she can't see that she has become a mother at all.

Whenever the two walk side by side, Ye Li always gives people a warm feeling of "little birds depend on people", while Yao Ming looks bulky and clumsy, like an elephant walking on the road.

Even so, Ye Li doesn't seem to care about the change in her husband's body shape, the couple are very affectionate, and their relationship is very sweet.

It is worth mentioning that Qin Lei, the only daughter of Yao Ming and Ye Li, is now a 12-year-old girl. This parent's daughter is the only one, but she is surprisingly tall - amazing1. 8 meters tall, can be called a "giant" in general.

As she grew older, Qin Lei's figure became more and more slim, and her appearance was heroic and sassy, with a very chic temperament, which formed an interesting contrast and contrast with her mother Ye Li's gentleness.

Interestingly, many netizens are still discussing Yao Qinlei's future whereabouts. After all, the physical condition of being born like a "giant" seems to be more suitable for devoting herself to the path of sports, no wonder some people speculate that she may follow in the footsteps of her father Yao Ming and become the hope of a new generation of Chinese basketball.

However, Yao Ming has always had a tolerant attitude towards his daughter's future, and he is willing to fully respect the child's wishes.

A brilliant basketball career before retiring

If you want to trace Yao Ming's career, those glorious basketball years are too exciting to forget. In 2010, Yao Ming, who was in his thirties at the time, suffered the third serious fracture of his career, and this injury was undoubtedly worse for the once dominant basketball superstar.

That year, in order to preserve his career as much as possible, Yao Ming had to undergo a difficult operation: the bones at the heel and big toe were amputated, and new screws were implanted in the amputated area for fixation; Remove the three screws that were inserted earlier and reset the debris on the bone; tamponade using femoral tissue; It is fixed twice with a steel plate and screws.

It sounds like a black humor, and the trauma and pain that Yao Ming endured during that time can be imagined. He once lamented in an interview: "For me, the psychological pressure I endure during the recovery process is the most painful.

As a professional athlete, he feels inexplicable fear every time he thinks back to this traumatic experience. That tragic accident left too deep a mark on his heart.

In the end, all kinds of helplessness prompted Yao Ming to make the difficult choice of leaving the arena. Although his dedication and love for basketball is unquenchable, the declining physical function has left him with no choice.

If you want to go back even further, in 2002, the tall and skilled Yao Ming was selected by the NBA's Houston Rockets and became the team's number one star.

After joining the Rockets, Yao Ming fought bravely, winning almost every game for the team, winning the applause and cheers of fans around the world.

Even more back in 1998, Yao Ming, who was only 23 years old, was successfully selected for the national basketball team. Since then, he has been making his way up in major competitions with his outstanding performances.

It is no wonder that some people praise him as "a bright star in the history of Chinese basketball".

Yao Ming's determination to retire comes from

Despite the trauma of the latter part of his career, Yao Ming's love and dedication to basketball never gave up. It wasn't until the end, when he had no choice, that he had to make that harrowing decision.

On July 20, 2011, Yao Ming held a press conference to officially announce the end of his status as a player. In the face of many flashing lights, he behaved calmly and calmly, as if he was trying his best to suppress the surging reluctance and struggle in his heart.

At that moment, Yao Ming's eyes were gloomy, as if he was in a fog and couldn't see the road ahead.

When the reporter asked him if he really made up his mind, Yao Ming replied firmly, "I will not give up halfway, and I will be more determined to move towards the next goal." It can be seen how difficult and painful the determination to retire is for this former basketball superstar.

In the face of media doubts, Yao Ming unreservedly assumed responsibility: "It is I who should take responsibility for the loss." As a leader, he is willing to carry all the burdens, reflecting an incomparable sense of responsibility and responsibility.

After that glorious Yao Ming, he will no longer be in the style of the past. He once worked tirelessly on the court, but now he has to stay away from his beloved sport, and his future is uncertain, and his inner conflict can be imagined.

Yao Ming and Ye Li's love journey

The love story of Yao Ming and his wife Ye Li can be described as interesting. The two first met at the basketball training base in their youth, when Yao Ming fell in love with the lively and lovely Ye Li at first sight, but out of a shy and introverted personality, he couldn't bear it for a long time.

Until one day, Yao Ming mustered up the courage and made a desperate attempt to reveal himself to his sweetheart. Unexpectedly, Ye Li gave him a polite response.

The reason is that Ye Li suffers from a special knee disease, and long-term high-intensity training can easily aggravate knee injuries.

Sure enough, at the end of 1999, Ye Li was accidentally injured in a training session and has been in a painful predicament ever since. Seeing that his sweetheart was hit hard, Yao Ming was considerate and compassionate, not only sparing no effort to comfort and encourage him mentally, but also exhausted himself to seek medical opportunities abroad for Ye Li.

Yao Ming's admiration and selfless dedication to Ye Li finally touched the latter's heart. In 2001, the two made their relationship public, turning their once distant wishes into an eternal agreement, as if their youthful feelings were sublimated in the years.

In the 6 years since, Yao Ming and Ye Li have supported each other and walked through the stage of blind love together when they were young and frivolous. Finally, on August 3, 2007, the two tied the knot, and six days later held a grand wedding.

At this wedding, there is a detail that reveals Yao Ming's deep affection for his wife - he specially chose a commemorative license plate number "YY-11" for his car.

The "YY" refers to the first letters of their surnames, while the "11" represents the jersey numbers they have won with both domestic and foreign teams.

Daughter Yao Qinlei birth episode

After Yao Ming and Ye Li's married life was on the right track, they soon welcomed a new member of their small family, their lovely daughter Yao Qinlei. In 2009, Ye Li successfully became pregnant, and on May 22 of the following year, she gave birth to this baby daughter who made Yao Ming very happy.

From the moment Xiao Qinlei was born, Yao Ming was actively involved in the role of a father. As a novice father, the first thing he did for his daughter was to protect his daughter's privacy rights and hide his daughter's real name from the outside world, intentionally or unintentionally.

Although there have long been enthusiastic fans on the Internet who speculated that the little princess would be given names such as "Yao Xiaoming" and "Yao Xiaoli" with the characteristics of her parents' surnames, Yao Ming and his wife have always been silent and tight-lipped about it.

It wasn't until one day a year later that the little princess's English name "Amy" was inadvertently leaked by Yao Ming's teammates. And her poetic Chinese name "Qin Lei" was also made public two years later, in 2011, when Yao Ming was interviewed for the first time at the Shanghai Big Shark Basketball Club, meaning "fresh and lovely like a flower bud".

However, Yao Ming admitted frankly that this name is not from his own hand, but just a name for people to call for, and there is no need to over-interpret the meaning. It can be seen how much he attaches importance to his daughter's privacy.

As a well-known international sports star, Yao Ming knows that too much exposure can bring unnecessary pressure to children. Therefore, he has always chosen to keep a low profile to create a warmer and more inclusive environment for his beloved daughter to grow up and avoid harassment and disturbance from the outside world.

Yao Ming's new journey after retiring

Leaving the arena does not mean that Yao Ming stops there. On the contrary, he actively blazed new trails in life and set his sights on the field of sports management. In 2009, Yao Ming founded the Shanghai Big Sharks Men's Basketball Club, opening a new chapter in his career.

As for where he will go after retiring, Yao Ming made it clear that he does not want to get involved in the dark side of business operations, and only hopes to seek well-being for the people. Therefore, when the opportunity arose to be able to take on the important role of president of the National Men's Basketball Association, he did not hesitate to accept the challenge.

In 2017, Yao Ming officially became the chairman of the Basketball Association, and was subsequently re-elected. During this period, he broke his heart for the revitalization of Chinese basketball, and spared no effort to promote reform and bring forth the new.

In the face of the setback of the Chinese team, Yao Ming has never wavered in his belief in moving forward, and he firmly said: "I will not give up halfway, and I will move more firmly towards the next goal."

In the face of fans' doubts, Yao Ming was also frank and shameless: "I should take full responsibility for the loss." As the core of leadership, he is willing to shoulder all the burden and use practical actions to manage Chinese basketball.

Despite the heavy workload, Yao Ming still worked hard and did not complain. Whenever he appeared in public, people would see this 2.26-meter-tall giant, with unkempt hair and a haggard face, as if he had aged more than ten years overnight.

But it is this dedication and desperate enthusiasm for basketball that has allowed Yao Ming to create a new field on his new journey after retirement.

In addition to devoting himself to the work of the Basketball Association, Yao Ming also actively participates in various public welfare and charity activities. In 2013, he and his family appeared at Huilei School in Changping District, funded by the "Yao Foundation", to interact cordially with teachers and students, and guide students on fitness knowledge on the spot.

Yao Qinlei, who was only three years old at the time, combed two cute pigtails and was full of vitality on the playground. Despite her young age, she already has 1. The 1-metre "Little Giant" shows the potential to inherit the good genes of his parents.

Yao Ming's upbringing

From birth, Yao Ming has shown extraordinary talent. According to her mother's recollection, Xiao Yao Ming weighed a staggering 15 kilograms at birth, which brought her an unimaginable birth test.

But the mother did not complain, because she knew that this was a gift from heaven to her son.

As he grew older, Yao Ming's height also sprung up. However, such overgrowth also brings a certain amount of trouble to the family. Every time the mother knits a new sweater for Yao Ming, the child has already surpassed it in size before the dress is finished.

In order to ensure that their son is well nourished, Yao Zhiyuan and Fang Fengdi, a poor couple, even did not hesitate to go bankrupt to buy expensive milk coupons.

It is thanks to the careful care of his parents and the tall physiques of the two that Yao Ming finally went all the way, grew into a "giant" body of 2.26 meters, and finally became a household name basketball star.

However, when Yao Ming was a child, he once felt inferior to his tall stature. He was far above his peers and stood out in the crowd, which made him withdrawn and introverted.

It wasn't until he joined basketball and showed his skills on the court that Yao Ming finally regained his self-confidence and walked to the pinnacle of his life.